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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,772.56, 70,150.40 and 13,484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,772.56, 70,150.40 and 13,484.44 is: 20,224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,772.56 : 70,150.40 = 13,484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,772.56/70,150.40 = 13,484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,772.56x = 70,150.40 × 13,484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,772.56x = 945,939,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,939,006.46/46,772.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,224.23

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